The Way Things Work

David MacAulay
The Way Things Work
1988

Filled with full-color cartoons and written in clear prose, this is a must-have reference for anyone interested in the mechanics of everyday contraptions. From lawn sprinklers and automobile engines to electric guitars and nuclear reactors, MacAulay illustrates the scientific principles that drive the machines we often take for granted.

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